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5 bold predictions for Packers’ Week 2 showdown with Colts

Some BOLD predictions for the Packers entering Sunday’s showdown with the Colts.

As the Green Bay Packers head into their Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, the stakes are high as both teams are looking to rebound from tough Week 1 losses.

The Packers are in uncharted territories as there are questions surrounding Jordan Love’s availability after his injury. It also doesn’t help that the defense surrendered 34 points to the Philadelphia Eagles. Meanwhile, the Colts will be looking to establish consistency with Anthony Richardson under center while fixing their defensive woes, particularly against the run.

With so many storylines brewing, this game has all the makings of an entertaining matchup. Here are five bold predictions that could define the outcome of this critical Week 2 matchup.

1. Malik Willis scores three touchdowns

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) throws on the run against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.

The former Tennessee Titan doesn’t have much experience under his belt but he has played in eight games with three of them being starts. He’s 51-for-100 on passing attempts and has thrown for 536 yards with zero touchdowns and three interceptions. Willis does have 27 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown. You would have to go back to his collegiate career at Liberty which made him an intriguing NFL prospect. In his final season with the Flames, Willis totaled 2,857 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and 13 rushing touchdowns.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is no stranger to having a backup quarterback making starts as he had Jordan Love start in Week 9, 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and a majority of 2018 with the Tennessee Titans when Blaine Gabbert played for an injured Marcus Mariota. In those games, LaFleur did put the backup quarterback in a position to succeed as Love outplayed Patrick Mahomes but lost 13-7, then the Titans finished 9-7 and just missed the playoffs.

Willis hasn’t gotten much of a shot in the NFL but this becomes a perfect opportunity to show what he can. He has a lot of talent around him, plus a coach that can put him in the right spot to make a play. Willis will show off his athleticism and dual-threat ability where he could probably run for two touchdowns and throw for one.

2. Josh Jacobs Totals 150+ All-Purpose Yards

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Malik Willis scoring three total touchdowns could be a long shot, especially with how quickly he’s thrown into the starting quarterback role. However, one thing for certain, the Packers will rely on running back Josh Jacobs to carry the bulk of the offense.

There are many reasons to believe Jacobs could be in for a monster game against the Colts. The first one has already been mentioned with helping out Willis and carrying most offensive plays. We saw against the Eagles that the Packers won’t abandon the run as the first half was difficult but Jacobs began to spring open some nice runs in the second half. There’s no secret that the Packers will rely on Jacobs but they can’t start slow like last week.

Another reason is that the Colts’ run defense struggled against the Houston Texans in Week 1. Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon had 30 carries for 159 yards and one touchdown. Lastly, Establishing a strong running game early will not only take pressure off Willis but also help the Packers control the clock and keep Indianapolis’ offense off the field. A heavy dose of Jacobs could limit the opportunities for the Colts’ offense, especially if they want Anthony Richardson to find a rhythm.

3. Packers Defense Forces Three Turnovers

Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) runs during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Packers’ defense showed its ability to create turnovers in Week 1, forcing three takeaways against the Eagles. Now, this will be the first time the Packers will see Richardson; however, he completed only 9-of-19 passes with a few overthrown balls and a critical interception in their loss to the Texans. With Richardson’s tendency to make mistakes under pressure, the Packers’ front seven will aim to collapse the pocket and force rushed decisions. If the defense can generate consistent pressure, they could easily come away with multiple interceptions or forced fumbles, and help limit the pressure on Willis.

4. Romeo Doubs Breakout Game

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JUNE 04: Romeo Doubs #87 of the Green Bay Packers participates in drills during the Green Bay Packers Minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 04, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Last week, it was the Jayden Reed show but given the current state of the wide receiver room, anyone could explode for a huge game. In a Week 2 matchup against the Colts, it could be Romeo Doubs, who might have developed a strong chemistry with Willis in practice so far.

Just like their run game, the Colts passing game also struggled against the Texans and are dealing with injuries in their secondary. Doubs has shown in the past that he is a reliable target in both the short and deep routes and given the versatility of Willis, Doubs could be Willis’ go-to guy.

5. Rashan Gary Records Two Sacks

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Rashan Gary made his presence felt in Week 1, recording a sack against the Eagles. To help out the offense and lead the defense to a better performance, Gary is a player the Packers will have to lean on.

The Colts’ offensive line struggled to protect Richardson in Week 1 as he was sacked four times, was hurried on several occasions, and played a factor in Richardson’s errant throws. This also led to Richardson playing a lot outside of the pocket and forcing himself to run the ball

If Gary can build on his Week 1 performance, he’s in a great position to record multiple sacks and force Richardson into hurried throws or costly mistakes. His ability to collapse the pocket could be key in disrupting the Colts’ offensive rhythm, giving the Packers a bounce-back performance, and helping Willis and the offense.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur is sick of hearing about No. 1 wide receivers

The Packers think they have four potential No. 1 wide receivers depending on the game and situation, so quit asking.

The Green Bay Packers have a bounty of young playmakers at wide receiver. The top four options in that room all possess qualities that make them potential No. 1 wide receivers. 

And coach Matt LaFleur is sick of hearing about which receiver is his No. 1.

“I want to vomit every time I hear No. 1 receiver,” LaFleur said during a press conference on Monday. “I think we’ve got a bunch of them…Especially those, I would say top four guys, they’re capable of being a No. 1 in some capacity.”

The days of Davante Adams gobbling up targets like he was Pac-Man are long gone. When Adams hit the field with Aaron Rodgers under center, it was a safe bet that he was going to haul in six-plus receptions for 80-plus yards and likely a touchdown. 

Now, with Jordan Love under center, the Packers may not have a No. 1 wide receiver. However, they have a talented group that knows on any given Sunday it could be their day to carry the torch.

“I feel like every day in training camp one of them has just been like, ‘whoa.’…They’re all pushing one another…If you have a bad day, the other guy is going to go and steal your spot that day.” Jason Vrable, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator said. 

Sonic Boom Jr

For those who have followed along, you know I’ve nicknamed Jayden Reed Sonic Boom Jr, an ode to Brandin Cooks during his days at Oregon State. Reed is an explosive play waiting to happen. During his rookie season, Reed led the Packers in receiving yards and accounted for 10 total touchdowns. With a year under his belt, Reed could again lead the Packers in touchdowns and receiving yards. 

The Separator

Dontayvion Wicks is arguably the best route runner on the team. His ability to create separation makes him a quarterback’s best friend. In the preseason opener, he beat man-to-man coverage from the slot for a 65-yard touchdown from Jordan Love.

“Obviously you see his talent, his ability to run routes and separate.” Green Bay wide receivers coach Ryan Mahaffey said during a Monday press conference.

Inspector Gadget

Go Go Gadget Arms. Romeo Doubs makes difficult catches look routine. Doubs has outstanding body control and has an innate ability to adjust to the ball in the air. According to Pro Football Focus, Doubs led the Packers in contested catches last season with 15. The next closest was Christian Watson with six. His ability to go up and get the ball could make him Love’s go-to target inside the 20. 

The speed merchant

At 6-4, 207 pounds, Christian Watson moves at a different speed. He’s an alien athlete, who can chew up grass quickly with his strides and speed. The former North Dakota State University product ran a 4.36 40-yard dash at the combine and according to Vrable the Packers have clocked him at 21.9 miles per hour in practice this summer. 

With so many mouths to feed and no clear lead dog, the situation can be maddening for fantasy football enthusiasts and opposing defensive coordinators. Even without an “alpha” wide receiver, Green Bay’s aerial attack could be one of the best in the league this upcoming season. 

Ravens defensive backs may benefit from upcoming joint-practice vs. Packers

With Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love ranked No. 2 in the NFL pass TD’s last year, joint practice may benefit the Baltimore Ravens DB’s.

Did you know Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love ranked No. 2 in pass touchdowns and No. 7 in passing yards last season? Perhaps the Baltimore Ravens will benefit by having their defensive backs run practice reps in Wisconsin next month.

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Keep a close eye on rookie defensive backs Nate Wiggins and T.J. Tampa in the upcoming joint practice with the Packers. The Packers’ wide receiving core includes Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, and Dontayvion Wicks, targets shown to be serviceable in head coach Matt LaFleur’s offense.

With the addition of running back Josh Jacobs, the Packers will be the perfect offense for the Ravens to test their defense versus play-action. 

Ravens inside linebacker Roquan Smith will be responsible for familiarizing the rookies with pre-snap identifiers and playcalling. With new intricacies to be introduced in defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s playbook, the rookies must prepare by studying film and getting many practice reps.

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The Ravens will get back to it when training camp begins Jul. 20. Orr knows that with the departure of a few key players on defense, the world will be watching to see how the team reinvigorates. 

Fantasy football outlook: Green Bay Packers wide receivers

Trying to make sense of all that is the Green Bay receiving corps.

The Green Bay Packers have one of the most complex fantasy football wide receiver rooms as any team in the league. Their 2024 salaries combined are just $11.5 million, but the Packers had surprising production with a group approach that included rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks and second-year players Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs. At one point or another, each player was the go-to receiver for Jordan Love, but none of them sustained it over the course of the season, making all of them have slowly descending value with none of them viewed as a dominant fantasy starter.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs draws big praise after outstanding offseason

Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Romeo Doubs: “I think Rome had an outstanding spring. I really do.”

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur praised the work accomplished and improvement made by receiver Romeo Doubs during the offseason workout program.

LaFleur said the Packers challenged Doubs in a few areas and he responded in a big way.

“I think Rome had an outstanding spring. I really do,” LaFleur said Wednesday. “It’s evident in the work he puts in on a daily basis. He’s in there in the morning, catching off the JUGS, he’s one of the last guys to leave the building. He’s very deliberate about the work he puts in. And it shows. We challenged him on a couple things that we thought he could do a better job with, really stressing the importance of opening up his stride, he’s embraced that. You’ve seen that. He’s had a lot of great moments.”

Doubs caught eight touchdown passes and improved his yards per catch, success rate and yards per target during the 2023 season. Over two postseason games, Doubs caught a team-high 10 passes for 234 yards and a score, providing an excellent end to his second season and potentially creating a springboard to a bigger step in Year 3.

Mixing great moments with daily consistency this spring is a recipe for real improvement for a third-year player who has been on the field a lot during his first two NFL seasons.

“Matter of fact, I can’t think of a bad day he’s had out there (during the offseason workout program),” LaFleur said. “He’s definitely improving.”

Doubs wasn’t willing to talk good or bad, but he also believes he improved this offseason.

“I thought it was progressive,” Doubs said. “Every day it was something I could get better at, and that’s what I look forward to over the course of this summer and going into camp.”

Doubs is a 23-game starter who has played almost 1,400 regular season snaps during his first two seasons. Can he become a go-to playmaker for Jordan Love in 2024?

Doubs said his plan was to “be a family man and train” during the five-week break between the end of the program and camp.

Hear more from Doubs below:

Win or lose, the Packers’ young guns are going out in a blaze of glory

Don’t confuse the Packers’ youth for weakness. The Green Bay Packers are a confident team that is ready for any obstacle.

Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame defensive tackle John Randle had one of the most quotable NFL Films sound bites of all time when he yelled, “Regulators, mount up!” quoting Emilio Estevez’s Billy the Kid.

Funny enough, though, it is the hated Green Bay Packers who are the NFL’s young guns, and their sharp-shooting quarterback has them within one more shootout of getting to the NFC Championship Game.

With an average of 25.7 years of age, the Packers have the youngest roster in the NFL, but that hasn’t fazed them in the slightest. Since Week 12, their offense is second in the league in EPA per play, trailing only the San Francisco 49ers. They are also third in success rate in that time frame, and their young leader has emerged as one of the best gunslingers in the NFL.

In the final seven weeks of the season, Jordan Love was second in the NFL in EPA per dropback, and he led the NFL in CPOE. Love also finished sixth in the NFL in DYAR and DVOA (min. 200 attempts). The Utah State product has been one of the best deep ball passers this year as well, finishing fifth in deep-ball completions and third in yards off deep balls.

Love’s emergence as one of the most complete passers in the game has been the silver bullet in the revolver for the Packers’ group of youthful playmakers. Jayden Reed caught 64 passes and eight touchdowns. Romeo Doubs matched Reed’s eight touchdown catches. Dontayvion Wicks had north of 500 yards. Both Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave became vital parts of the intermediate passing game as well, averaging over 10 yards per catch apiece. And don’t forget about Christian Watson, who missed time with injury but averaged 15 yards per reception in the nine regular-season games he played. Every one of the Packers’ top six receivers is a rookie or in his second season — that is unheard of in terms of a team that just won a playoff game. This isn’t a group that has shaky hands when it comes time to pull the trigger; this is a motley crew of young, confident desperados who just kicked in the doors of the corral, took what they wanted and knew that there was nothing their opponents could do about it.

Now the Packers are reaching the climax of their cinematic season. They face an absolute wagon of a 49ers team that will look to exploit their 27th-ranked defense in terms of DVOA. The Packers defense hasn’t been good when it comes to early-down pass defense, and the 49ers lead the NFL in empty formations on first down, doing so 6 percent of the time. Green Bay’s defense was 26th in yards allowed per drive; the 49ers’ offense led the NFL in yards per drive.

San Francisco will look to kill the Packers with a thousand cuts. Green Bay’s defense played phenomenally against Dallas in the wild-card round, but there is a large difference between playing a Mike McCarthy offense and a Kyle Shanahan offense. The 49ers painted those end zones red, they’re going to be well rested, and they will be out to make an example of Brown County Regulators.

Metaphorically, the Packers are already pinned down and surrounded, ready to make their final stand with all odds against them. That said, this team has shown all season that they aren’t afraid of the moment. They aren’t afraid of the 49ers riding in on their white steeds ready to hold down their fort. Will they come out victorious? No one seems to like their odds. But win or lose, this iteration of the Green Bay Packers, and the young guns who lead them, are going down swinging, guns up in a blaze of glory.

WR Romeo Doubs ‘was on one’ in Packers upset win over Cowboys

Matt LaFleur after Romeo Doubs produced 151 receiving yards vs. Cowboys: “Rome, he was on one tonight.”

Each week, there seems to be a new Green Bay Packers wide receiver who steps up, and in their upset win over the Dallas Cowboys, it was Romeo Doubs’ turn to get in on the action.

Doubs put together a career day, catching six passes on six targets for 151 yards and a score. This included several explosive plays as well, with a long of 46 yards and another that went for 39 yards.

Good protection from the Packers’ offensive line allowed some of those longer developing routes to take place, with Doubs finding success over the middle and in the soft spots of the Cowboys’ zone coverage.

“It was awesome,” said Jordan Love of Doubs’ performance. “Just how locked in Rome was this whole week. Obviously, showing with the performance he put on. We needed him and he stepped up huge. He was able to put some really good routes on tape and made some huge explosive plays. The last catch he had was awesome.

“Proud of Romeo and the way he’s continued to battle. He probably hasn’t had as many balls come his way as he’s wanted to, but he continues to work and find ways to get better. He made some plays tonight.”

The Packers went 16 weeks without a pass catcher eclipsing the 100-yard mark but have now done so in three straight games by three different receivers. Bo Melton did it first against the Minnesota Vikings and Jayden Reed the week after against the Chicago Bears.

This goes to show one of the strengths of this Packers offense. While there may not be a true No. 1 target, there are six legitimate receivers that opposing defenses have to worry about on any given play, not to mention Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave at tight end.

Instead of being able to key in on one or even two players, defenses have to defend the entire field because the ball could literally go anywhere. Jordan Love has no biases–the ball goes where the read and defense dictate, and that’s it. Having this element then creates more spacing as well as opportunities in the passing game.

“Defenses have to pick and choose,” said Matt LaFleur post game. “If you cover one guy then it opens up the other guy. I just think the depth that we have, I don’t know if I’ve been around a team that can go with six, seven different guys.”

In addition to Doubs’ performance, Musgrave and Dontayvion Wicks both had touchdown catches and combined for 77 yards, along with eight different players having at least one target.

However, perhaps the best example of just how well-rounded the Packers are at their skill positions is that the offense put up 41 points and looked nearly unstoppable for much of the game and did so with Reed and Christian Watson combining for just one reception for nine yards.

With the emergence of Reed and Wicks over the second half of the season, Doubs’ contributions can fly under the radar. But throughout the entire season, he has provided stability at the receiver position for the Packers.

Doubs has started in all 18 games and has been a safety net, as offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich put it, for Love in crucial situations. Doubs finished the regular season catching 19-of-30 targets on third or fourth down, with 15 of those receptions moving the chains. He was also 6-of-9 with six touchdowns when targeted inside the 10-yard line.

“Rome, he goes about his business,” added LaFleur. “He does a great job, and it’s fun to coach a guy like that. He brings so much to our team.”

This was a Cowboys defense that entered the game ranked first in pressure rate, according to TruMedia, had allowed just 18.5 points per game, and was top 10 in takeaways with an aggressive, ball-hawking secondary. However, watching Doubs’ performance, along with the rest of the offense, you wouldn’t have known that watching Sunday’s game unfold.

“Rome, he was on one tonight,” said LaFleur. “You could see it. He’s got great hands. He’s got an unbelievable mindset. It was really cool to see that come to fruition.”

Packers WR Romeo Doubs produces career-high 151 receiving yards in playoff win over Cowboys

Romeo Doubs had the game of his life, helping the Packers beat the Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Round.

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs produced four catches of 20 or more yards, a career-high 151 receiving yards and the final touchdown of Sunday’s 48-32 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Jordan Love and Doubs connected on a 22-yard completion on the first touchdown drive, a 26-yard completion on 3rd-and-9, a 15-yard completion on the second touchdown drive, a 39-yard completion on the Packers third touchdown drive, a 46-yard completion on the first touchdown drive of the second half and a 3-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

“Rome, he was on one tonight,” coach Matt LaFleur said.

The Packers scored six offensive touchdowns. Doubs had a catch on five of the six scoring drives.

Doubs caught all six of his targets and averaged 25.2 yards per catch. His touchdown put the Packers up 48-16 in the fourth quarter.

Doubs’ 151 receiving yards rank third in team playoff history, behind only Davante Adams (160, 2019) and Jermichael Finley (159, 2009).

His previous season high and career high was 95 yards (Week 4, vs. DET). Dating back to college, Doubs’ 151 receiving yards on Sunday represent his most since producing 159 against Air Force while at Nevada in 2021.

According to Next Gen Stats, Doubs produced 58 yards after the catch, including five or more yards on three of his catches over 20 yards.

Doubs became the third different Packers receiver to produce 100 or more receiving yards in the last three weeks. Bo Melton went over 100 in Week 17 vs. the Minnesota Vikings and Jayden Reed went over 100 in Week 18 vs. the Chicago Bears.

Doubs’ 151 receiving yards is the most by a Packers receiver since Adams produced 206 in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021.

The performance didn’t come as a surprise to the quarterback.

“It was awesome, just how locked in Rome was this whole week,” Love said post-game.

Doubs and the Packers will go to San Francisco to play the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round next weekend.

Packers consider WR Romeo Doubs day to day with chest injury

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was evaluated at a hospital after suffering a chest injury vs. the Bears. He is considered day to day.

Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs was evaluated at a local hospital after suffering a chest injury during Sunday’s 17-9 win over the Chicago Bears and is now considered day to day as Matt LaFleur’s team enters prep for the wildcard round of the playoffs.

“It seems to be he’s doing better, but he’ll be day to day, I’d say,” LaFleur said Monday.

LaFleur said Doubs was back from the hospital and in the locker room for the post-game celebration.

Doubs was injured on a failed catch attempt on the Packers’ first drive of the game Sunday. He attempted to return to the game but eventually left for good and was later evaluated back in the locker room.

Doubs’ second NFL season finished with 59 catches for 674 yards and eight touchdowns.

Even without Doubs and Christian Watson for most of the contest Sunday, quarterback Jordan Love still completed 27 of 32 passes for 316 yards and two touchdown passes. The Packers gained 432 yards on offense and didn’t punt over seven possessions.

The Packers will go into their playoff showdown with the Dallas Cowboys not knowing the playing status of Doubs or Watson, who are both injured. The team will put out their first injury report on Wednesday.

Jordan Love might lead the Packers to the promised land sooner than you think

Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been as good as any QB in the second half of the season. Here’s one play that proves it.

If the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday, quarterback Jordan Love will have done something that Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, his predecessors at his position, were unable to do — lead his team to the postseason in his first full year as a starter. The 1992 Packers just missed the boat at 9-7, and the 2008 Packers were 6-10. The 2023 Packers, who currently stand at 8-8, are on the precipice, and they’re on the precipice with a young group of receivers who are still figuring it out for the most part.

One thing we know — in the second half of the 2023 season, Love has been as good as any quarterback in the league. Since Week 9, Love has completed 210 of 313 passes (67.1%) for 2,350 yards (7.5 YPA), 19 touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 105.5. Love has also completed 22 of 44 passes of 20 or more air yards for 665 yards, seven touchdowns, one interceptions, and a passer rating of 125.9. So, he’s not only one of the league’s best passers overall; he’s also one of the best aggressive passers, and that can take you a long way if you get into the tournament. 

Let’s get into one play in the Packers’ 33-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday night. Love completed 24 of 33 passes for 256 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 125.3, and he did that against a Vikings defense under Brian Flores who will throw the entire kitchen at you schematically — they just start with the sink, and move on from there. Love’s first touchdown pass, a 33-yarder to rookie receiver Jayden Reed, showed how well Love can deal in the face of just about anything right now.

With 5:15 left in the first quarter, the Packers went four verts on second-and-10 from the Minnesota 33-yard line. Minnesota showed a single-high safety look pre-snap,  but as the Vikings have played the NFL’s highest rates of Cover-0 (11.5%) and Cover-2 (27.5%), Love probably had a pretty good feeling that the middle of the field would be open eventually. It was, but as is often the case with Flores’ defenses, it was in ways you might not expect. The Vikings went with inverted Cover-2 to the boundary with cornerback Mekhi Blackmon dropping to two-deep, and linebacker Jordan Hicks as the middle hole defender.

Love also had to deal with pressure here, as defensive tackle Harrison Phillips pushed center Josh Myers into the pocket. Love made a little hop out of the pressure, righted his body, and made the throw with ideal accuracy and velocity.

“Yeah, they kind of disguised it, went to a cover-two-ish coverage and we had four verts on, and I knew I was going to have J-Reed right there,” Love said after the game. “Kind of didn’t see him at first where he was at, and then he came into my vision, so just let it out there, let him go get it. It was an awesome play.”

Postgame, head coach Matt LaFleur couldn’t wait to talk about his quarterback.

“I can’t say enough great things about him. Just his ability to hang in there versus some tough looks, drifting away from pressure, putting the ball in play, allowing his guys to go make plays. I think he is playing at an incredibly high level. I’m super happy for him because he’s put in a ton of work to get to this point, and I really think the sky’s the limit for him. I think he’s just showing a glimpse of what he can ultimately be, and he’s been more consistent as the season has progressed with a young group around him.”

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into how much Love has progressed as a passer this season.

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